Bryant University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,974
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	90%
On-time graduation rate	84%

Located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, Bryant University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Bryant University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Bryant University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Bryant University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,782

Cost of attendance at Bryant University in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,782

Cost of attendance at Bryant University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Bryant University received on average $24,147 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,147

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	77	10%	$4,707	$362,427
Other Federal Grant	77	10%	$5,337	$410,927
State Grant/Scholarships	15	2%	$3,800	$57,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	783	97%	$23,549	$18,438,866
Total Grant & Scholarships	783	97%	$24,147	$18,906,793

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bryant University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bryant University students is 83.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.2%.

83.6%

asian 80.0% 36 students
African American 77.4% 24 students
white 84.9% 561 students
unknown 84.2% 16 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 81.4% 48 students
International Students 77.3% 58 students
Mixed Race 91.7% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast Conference
Baseball Northeast Conference
Basketball Northeast Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bryant University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bryant University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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